Year 2009 Question 3

The correct answer is E. Approximately 83% of Bangladeshis are Muslim. Upon independence in 1947, British-ruled India was divided along religious lines. Areas containing a Muslim-majority became Pakistan – divided into East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) and West Pakistan (now Pakistan). The Partition, as it was called, resulted in much bloodshed and large-scale transfers of population as Muslims moved to Pakistan and what is now Bangladesh, and Hindus moved to India. 36.6% of intermediate students got this answer right. Continue Most people in the green-shaded country in Figure 1 are:   A. Buddhist B. Christian C. Hindu D. Jewish E. Muslim

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